James Gunn isn’t slowing down. Since filming the new Superman movie wrapped, the DC Studio co-CEO has focused on the second season of Peacemaker. And we finally got a new photo from the set of the series, teasing a mysterious new character.
Christopher Smith, aka Peacemaker, first appeared on screen in 2021 in Gunn’s campy film The Suicide Squad. The rogue superhero (or rather villain) was crude, stiff, and not the sharpest tool in the shed, but he captivated audiences. DC executives quickly decided to give it a standalone show.
The Peacemaker series debuted on Max in 2022 and was a smash hit. The dark humor and camp aesthetic refreshed the formula of DC’s superhero stories. The opening credits sequence, fueled by banger Do Ya Wanna Taste It, is absolutely killed.
The season finale left fans hungry for more Peacemaker. The second season was announced shortly after; unfortunately, there was no information about its production for a long time.
However, James Gunn has not forgotten Christopher Smith. Peacemaker season 2 is definitely underway, and here’s everything we know about it.
When will Peacemaker season 2 be released?
According to James Gunn, filming for the second part of Peacemaker began on April 13, 2024.
The new season will be part of the DCU Chapter One: Gods and Monsters project, developed by James Gunn and Peter Safran, the directors of DC Studios.
The first entry in the rebooted universe will be Superman, which is scheduled to release on July 11, 2025. Therefore, Peacemaker season 2 will likely premiere after that date, perhaps. in the fall of 2025.
Initially, the Waller series, telling the story of Amanda Waller, was to appear before the new Peacemaker opus. Ultimately, Gunn abandoned this idea – the series about the leader of the Task Force X program will now air after Peacemaker season 2.
What will the plot of Peacemaker season 2 involve?
As of now, no specific information about the plot of the new season has been revealed.
However, everything indicates that this will be a completely new story. James Gunn has announced that Season 1 will not be considered DCU canon, although some events from Peacemaker’s past will be relevant.
According to the boss of DC Studios, the new Superman film will impact the second season of Peacemaker.
Which actors will return for season 2 of Peacemaker?
The second season of Peacemaker will include:
- John Cena as Peacemaker / Christopher Smith
- Danielle Brooks as Leota Adebayo, Amanda Waller’s daughter
- Jennifer Holland as Agent Emilia Harcourt, the team’s special operations expert
- Freddie Stroma as Adrian Chase / Vigilante
- Steve Agee as John Economos, the team’s technical expert
- Viola Davis as Amanda Waller
- Nhut Le as a judo master
- Lochlyn Munro as Larry Fitzgibbon
- Annie Chang as Detective Sophie Song
- Christophe Heyerdahl as Captain Locke
Which new characters will appear in Peacemaker season 2?
So far, James Gunn has revealed two major new characters who will appear in the second installment of the series.
The first is Rick Flag Sr. (the father of Rick Flag, who died in The Suicide Squad), who will be introduced in the new DC animated series, Creature Commandos. In season 2 of Peacemaker, he will be played by Frank Grillo.
As Gunn told Entertainment Weekly, Rick Flag Sr. will be a complicated character:
He’s not just a good guy, not at all. We see all the different sides of his character. He is a morally complex human being. Grillo is someone I’ve known for a short time and I’ve wanted to work with him for a long time. He was one of the first people I talked to when I took over the studio, like “we’ll find something cool for you”, and now he’s everywhere.
Recently, James Gunn teased another character, posting a photo of the mysterious individual on social media:
In response to this post, DC fans began guessing who might be in the photo. Based on the distinctive braids and feather embellishments, many fans are banking on Apache Chief – a Native American superhero appearing in an animated series Super Friends in the 1970s and 80s.
Another possibility is Long shadowa character inspired by Apache Chief who appeared in the animated series Justice League Unlimited, which aired in 2004–2006.
Also joining the cast:
- Sol Rodríguez in the role of Sacha Bordeaux
- Tim Pres as ARGUS agent Langston Fleur
- Alison Araya like Amber
- Lenny Jacobson like Evan
- David Denman
How to watch Peacemaker in the US
In the United States, the crude story of the mercenary is available on Max.
The basic ad-supported plan costs $9.99/month or $99.99/year.
You can also choose an ad-free plan for $15.99/month or $149.99/year.
How to watch Peacemaker in the UK
UK viewers can watch Peacemaker on different platforms:
- NOW – basic monthly tier costs £9.99/month
- Apple TV – subscription is priced at £8.99/month
- Prime Video – you can buy a season for £14.99
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